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South West is falling behind in battle to reduce Neet numbers
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- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | CYP Now
The South West is the only English region to see a fall in the number of 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training. According to latest government figures on young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) for the end of 2006, 81 per cent of 16- and 17-year-olds in the South West are taking a course or involved in work training, down one per cent on the previous year.
Atkinson speaks out on her role
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- Monday, July 5, 2010 | CYP Now
England's children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson does not want her powers to be extended, remaining satisfied that her office's sole remit is to influence policy.
Harmans Water Primary School
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- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | CYP Now
Where is it? Bracknell, Berkshire.
Trusts scheme to help weak schools
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- Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | CYP Now
Struggling schools in three local authorities are to receive funding and support as part of the government's National Challenge trusts initiative.
The education budget
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- Monday, November 29, 2010 | CYP Now
I'd reverse the government's decision to scrap the education maintenance allowance (EMA).
Proposals to boost teaching standards
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- Tuesday, October 7, 2008 | CYP Now
The General Teaching Council (GTC) is to launch a raft of measures to drive up standards in teaching during the next four years.
Business skills to lift extended offer
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- Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | CYP Now
School business managers in Lewisham, south London, are taking part in training on using the principles of social enterprises to generate resources for their school.
Preparing to Deliver the 14-19 Education Reforms in England
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- Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | CYP Now
Enquiry finds flaws in 14-19 diplomas
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- Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | CYP Now
Diplomas offer "weak vocational learning opportunities" and will do little to reduce the number of unemployed young people, an investigation of 14-19 education has concluded.
Opinion: Vox pop - Should teachers have a key role in stopping extremism?
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- Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | CYP Now
Last week Children's Secretary Ed Balls launched advice on how schools could help fight the spread of extremist views. He said they can play a "key role" in helping young people to reject the messages of violent extremists.
Indecision over EMA replacement leaves learners and Connexions advisers in limbo
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- Monday, January 24, 2011 | CYP Now
Government indecision over how to allocate the replacement for the education maintenance allowance (EMA) is preventing Connexions staff from advising young people on post-16 education and training choices.
Parental aid for school transition
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- Tuesday, November 4, 2008 | CYP Now
Learning charity ContinYou is to train children's centre staff to support parents whose children are moving to primary school.
CYP Now to host workforce show
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- Tuesday, November 4, 2008 | CYP Now
CYP Now is to stage a pioneering new show for everyone who works to deliver the Every Child Matters agenda locally.
ChildRIGHT: In a Nutshell -- Local Government Ombudsman complaints
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- Monday, February 7, 2011 | CYP Now
When a member of the public feels a council is at fault, they can contact the Local Government Ombudsman to investigate the complaint.
Schools in London and Paris
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- Friday, March 5, 2010 | CYP Now
What are they doing? Drama lessons at Ricards Lodge High School in Wimbledon are going continental, as pupils use technology to communicate with their peers at College Colette Sartrouville in Paris. Pupils at both schools are being brought together to rehearse two plays by Shakespeare and Moliere.
Exit of senior DfE officials triggers fears over loss of sector expertise
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- Monday, October 31, 2011 | CYP Now
The departure of four senior civil servants will drain vital expertise from the Department for Education (DfE), it has been claimed, as already overstretched staff struggle to manage the pace of government reform.
Northern Ireland fund is a success
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- Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | CYP Now
A 61m pound fund to help develop extended services and joint working in Northern Irish schools is having a positive impact on children's wellbeing.
Hangleton Infants School, Brighton
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- Friday, March 26, 2010 | CYP Now
What did it do? Hangleton Infants School has been working hard to turn itself around since failing its Ofsted inspection in 2000. Now the school is celebrating after being judged outstanding in a recent visit by the same inspector that criticised it 10 years ago.
A joint DCSF and DFID Global Learning Strategy for Schools
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- Friday, March 26, 2010 | CYP Now
To promote awareness of world issues, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for International Development (DFID) have developed a joint global learning strategy for schools.
Analysis: Parents kept in dark over SEN rights
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- Tuesday, May 6, 2008 | CYP Now
A damning report by the head teacher of a special school has reopened the row over funding for special educational needs. However, a new tool designed by the Audit Commission could help to ease the situation. Tristan Donovan reports.
Launch of negotiation body for support staff thrown into doubt
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- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | CYP Now
Doubts have been raised about whether a new negotiating body designed to improve pay and conditions of school and support staff will be up and running this month.
Specialist support vital to Travellers
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- Monday, November 1, 2010 | CYP Now
Specialist services for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children must be protected, it has been urged, after a report revealed that nearly one in five leave full-time education during the transition from primary to secondary school.
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